SpeedracerX
Still on this side of the dirt member
Awesome job.. Love all the fabrication...
"Rookie-Touring" '69 Dart
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swisswill
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I see what you're saying. Definitely doable. Thanks!
swisswill
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Been pretty quiet in here...
More when I'm awake enough to post. Back to Zurich tomorrow, had tons of exhausting fun. Big thanks to my friends Dave, Jeff, and Greg for everything, big or small!
More when I'm awake enough to post. Back to Zurich tomorrow, had tons of exhausting fun. Big thanks to my friends Dave, Jeff, and Greg for everything, big or small!
looks like a sneek peek to me....
have a safe trip back.....hope there is no truth to the rumor that you just enjoy going thru the TSA security checkpoints....naw...I don't believe it for a second
have a safe trip back.....hope there is no truth to the rumor that you just enjoy going thru the TSA security checkpoints....naw...I don't believe it for a second
swisswill
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Don't judge me for being a TSA fan... :thumblef:
swisswill
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So where did I leave off? Yes, front's done, rear's done, back-brace is done, still need to do the front down bars and finish the core support in order to hang the fenders and stuff. Then it's off to body-work. Yes it does ride a bit low, 5" from the ground to the frame; but I've seen others at this height and they seem to be all good. The quarters are not welded in yet and the pinch rail flange has not been cut off so that makes the rear look a bit lower. A lot more to do before it's ready for the body shop, but should be able to get all that done, and then some, the next two weeks I have at Christmas. All in all, I'm real happy with where I'm at on the project. I couldn't have done it without the help of some great guys, Dave, Jeff (droptop73), and Greg (ChopSmitty). All their assistance, big or little, has helped me get this far. Still a few issues to resolve but nothing that will be too ridiculous.I'm already looking forward to the next trip, 9 months from now...
Not the best pics of the back-brace, but you get the idea.
The hood, man this thing is freaking AWESOME!!! (fenders and hood to resting in place, more or less) BMW Interlagos Blue, sustained some shipping damage but just small stuff.
The gang, Dave, Myself, and Jeff (not the best lighting, but it was getting dark Saturday evening)
Not the best pics of the back-brace, but you get the idea.
The hood, man this thing is freaking AWESOME!!! (fenders and hood to resting in place, more or less) BMW Interlagos Blue, sustained some shipping damage but just small stuff.
The gang, Dave, Myself, and Jeff (not the best lighting, but it was getting dark Saturday evening)
swisswill
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And a few fun money shots, just for fun
After rolling it back in the garage with the new doors ('74 doors w/ no wing window, hate those things), 'glass fenders & trunk lid
After rolling it back in the garage with the new doors ('74 doors w/ no wing window, hate those things), 'glass fenders & trunk lid
johnparts
Slammed 1
Will how is your turning clearance on the front fenders?
swisswill
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No worries at full compression or extension. All part of the packaging/geometry issues I've had to deal with. Turning diameter should be 37'-40' and I can get the full 6" rack travel. If that turning diameter is not enough, I'll stick my foot in it a bit further...
HemiMark
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76orangewagon
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Have a good trip back, That is one Bad *** Dart !!!! Being a military guy I think it only appropriate to say "I salute you for your effort to this awesome build" !!!!!!!
joeboy
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swisswill
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Thanks guys, it's come a long way in a short amount of time. Tin, I forgot to post this pic of the side profile with the tank. The tank is a perfect fit! Not that you can see it standing near the car with it sitting so low, but here is the profile.
black betty
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It looks awesome!
be done in about....what ?...couple of weeks?
just bustin on ya...looks great and gotta feel good to to see a little light at the end of the tunnell...
I can tell by the grins!
Good job fellers!..and Mopar to 'ya
Denny
just bustin on ya...looks great and gotta feel good to to see a little light at the end of the tunnell...
I can tell by the grins!
Good job fellers!..and Mopar to 'ya
Denny
swisswill
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Yeah just a couple more weeks to go... I tell you what though, I see no light other than my flashlight inside this tunnel.
Glad to hear the tank fits. :-D I've been trying to save a spot for ya.
The build is coming along fantastic!!! Your crew does nice work.
The build is coming along fantastic!!! Your crew does nice work.
sleeper-oem
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Wow now thats a Hybrid. Excellent work!! I enjoyed the read and all the good pics. This car deserves only the best paint work and detailing. Even if you have to wait another year to cover costs to do it. NO SWIRLS. Take care
HemiMark
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sounds like a true bodyman!
4mulaSvaliant
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This build is so bad *** its ridiculous! ;) Cant say it enough!
varlo
Joe- Long Island, Oakdale
Hahahahaha funny yet so true. Top knotch build kudos to you!
swisswill
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hahaha, you guys are awesome! thanks! a lot more to go, but for now, the pics of it on the ground are holding me over.
My wife was asking the other day about how low it sits and I was trying to find something here to give her some perspective. A bit later I ended up walking next to one of these thinking, huh, knee, top of door, waist just below roof, that's about right. I have to confess, I got a bit excited. Now if only I could fix the aero issues...
My wife was asking the other day about how low it sits and I was trying to find something here to give her some perspective. A bit later I ended up walking next to one of these thinking, huh, knee, top of door, waist just below roof, that's about right. I have to confess, I got a bit excited. Now if only I could fix the aero issues...
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